Union Bug Blog
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May 24, 2022 -
Don’t underestimate impact of privatization
Manitoba Government Air Services provided Manitobans with a reliable, efficient and safe public service until just a few years ago, when the current provincial government began privatizing the service, despite warnings from experts. The government recently doubled down on this privatization scheme by issuing a second RFP for continued private operation. But a thorough, transparent and independent review of patient safety, flight safety and costs is what is really needed right now.
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May 02, 2018 -
Privatizing Air Services Would Take Manitoba into Troubled Skies
The Manitoba government recently made a baffling announcement about our Air Services branch, which transports critically ill patients to hospital and protects our communities from forest fires. If given the opportunity, the workers who deliver this lifesaving service would tell the Premier that keeping Air Services public is the best of both worlds – providing excellent value with a proven safety record.